Full Time Teaching Assistant
Salary - Greenbook 2 band 1 £25,772
Start date - Easter 2026 or September 2026
Join our team at Madron Daniel Church of England Primary School!
Are you passionate about supporting children to thrive and grow? Madron Daniel School is looking for a caring and motivated full-time Teaching Assistant to support children in our key-stage 2 class.
Madron Daniel School is a small, nurturing primary school at the heart of the local community. With two mixed-age classes, each with fewer than 20 pupils, we offer a highly personalised approach where every child is known, valued and supported. Our extensive school grounds include a wonderful Forest School environment, providing rich opportunities for outdoor learning and exploration. We are federated with St Mary's C of E Primary School in Penzance, working closely together as one extended family serving the pupils across both schools. This role is particularly well suited to someone with experience in mixed-age settings and small-group learning support, who is eager to make a meaningful difference in a close-knit school community.
About the Role
* Support the learning and development of individual pupils and small groups
* Help create a positive, inclusive and nurturing classroom environment
* Assist with preparing resources, organising activities and maintaining classroom displays
* Monitor pupil progress and wellbeing, providing feedback to teaching staff and the SENCO
* Support pupils during breaks, lunchtimes and educational visits
* Occasionally supervise whole classes to keep pupils safe and on task.
We're Looking For Someone Who...
*Has experience working with children in a school or similar setting
* Holds or is working towards an NVQ level 2 or equivalent
* Patient, friendly, enthusiastic and committed to supporting children
* Can work well as part of a team
Why Join Us?
*A warm welcoming school community
* Supportive colleagues and leadership
* Opportunities for training and development
Madron Daniel C of E School is committed to safer recruitment, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. An enhanced DBS with barring checks will be required for the successful applicant, along with social media and online checks.
Please send you application, including a completed application form along with a supporting letter, to Lspry@St-madderns.cornwall.sch.uk by noon on the 10th March.
Closing Date: 10th March
Interview Date: To be confirmed
Visits to the school are encouraged.
